Some people have severe cerebral palsy and need the support of oxygen and feeding tubes. Everyone else with cerebral palsy suffers in different ways, within this wide range of symptoms.
Some people's cerebral palsy affects one side of their body; an arm and a leg This is called hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
CP Challenge: Imagine having hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Strap one arm to your torso. Walk without bending one knee. Try to do everyday activities, using just one side of your body.
Dexter has severe quadriplegic cerebral palsy. His cerebral palsy impacts on all arms and legs. He has low tone (or muscle strength) in his torso - but he is working on this.
He has dystonia, which means his muscles sometimes pull his hands, legs and head to the side. These are uncontrolled movements.
Dexter's hip has needed two surgeries (with another needed soon) because his tight muscles are 'pulling his femur' out of the hip socket.
Dexter often suffers from tightening of his muscles, which can cause cramping.
People with cerebral palsy are said to use five times the energy other people use, each day.
Never under-estimate their strength or determination.
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